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Hambantota: Guided Bicycle Tour

By Earth Lanka Events Pvt Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is £27 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant daily life of Hambantota on a bike tour
  • Pedal through scenic backroads, vibrant markets, and serene natural habitats
  • Spot wild peacocks, painted storks, herons, and iguanas in their habitats
  • Enjoy a curated tasting session of seasonal tropical fruits and local snacks
  • Cycle along picturesque coastal roads and see historic landmarks

Activity location

    • Hambantota
    • Hambantota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hambantota
    • Hambantota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Hambantota: Guided Bicycle Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
£27.08 x 2 Adults£54.16
Total
Price is £54.16
Until Mon, 29 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided bicycle tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bicycle and helmet rental
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local tour leader
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tasting session of seasonal tropical fruits
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Authentic local snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: People who can't ride a bike
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Begin your journey with a brief safety orientation and bicycle fitting at your pickup location. Pedal away from the urban centre towards the coastal wetlands and sanctuaries that surround Hambantota. Ride along the banks of scenic lakes and salt pans (lewayas) as your tour leader helps you spot wild peacocks, painted storks, herons, and iguanas. If you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of wild elephants roaming near the city boundaries.

Next, dive into the heart of local commerce by navigating your bicycle through the bustling Hambantota public market. Experience a sensory explosion of colours, sounds, and aromas. Interact with friendly local vendors and witness the traditional Sri Lankan way of life. During the market stop, enjoy a curated tasting session of seasonal tropical fruits, such as fresh mangos, bananas, wood apples, or king coconut water, supplemented by authentic local snacks like spicy vadei or sweet roti.

In the final hour, focus on the historical and geographical highlights of the city. Cycle along the picturesque coastal roads, feeling the refreshing ocean breeze. Pass historic landmarks, including old colonial buildings and vantage points overlooking the Indian Ocean. Observe traditional fishermen at work and learn how the city transformed from an ancient seafaring outpost into a modern hub, concluding your 3-hour journey with a smooth ride back to your starting point.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hambantota
    • Hambantota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hambantota
    • Hambantota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka